St. Louis Public Schools sells two elementary school buildings

The St. Louis Public School District said late Tuesday that it sold the former Garfield and Scruggs elementary school properties for $600,000 and $700,000, respectively, the St. Louis Business Journal reports. The sale of Garfield Elementary, at 3200 Texas near Benton Park, to Peter & Paul Community Services Inc. closed Tuesday. The sale of Scruggs Elementary, at 4611 S. Grand, to Universal Buddhist Congregation closed March 7.